February 28 has seen a number of pivotal historical events. Notably, in 1993, the Waco standoff began following a deadly confrontation between federal agents and Branch Davidians. The day also marked the explosion aboard the USS Princeton in 1844, which resulted in the deaths of high-ranking officials. In 1953, DNA’s double-helix structure was unveiled by Crick and Watson, shaping modern genetics. The assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1986 remains unsolved, while 2013 saw Pope Benedict XVI resign, a rare historical event in papal history. Also remembered are other tragedies and TV milestones.
On Feb. 28, 1993, a gun battle erupted at a religious compound near Waco, Texas, marking the beginning of a 51-day standoff between the Branch Davidians and authorities.
The USS Princeton tragedy in 1844 claimed the lives of key politicians, highlighting the dangers associated with military technology of the time.
The announcement of the discovery of DNA’s double-helix structure by Crick and Watson in 1953 revolutionized biology and our understanding of genetics.
Benedict XVI’s resignation in 2013 broke a 600-year precedent, demonstrating the evolving role of the papacy in modern times.
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